Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for redirecting executing of a virtual machine (VM) program to a client device. One method is performed by a server executing the VM. The method includes an operation for receiving an input from a remote desktop application of a client device to execute a program at the VM, and for checking redirect logic to determine execution of the program on the client device. The redirect logic comprises at least one rule to redirect execution of the program to the client device instead of executing the program at the VM. Further, the method includes an operation for, based on determining to execute the program on the client device, send to the client device a request for executing the program at the client device. The client device is configured to execute the program in response to the request.